Open Source Alternatives to Contentful / Sanity

2 free, open source replacements for Contentful / Sanity. Self-hostable, transparent, and community-driven.

Strapi✓ Verified★ 65K

Open source headless CMS. Build powerful APIs in minutes with a customizable admin panel.

CMS & WebsitesMITSelf-Hosted

Alt: Contentful, SanityTypeScript

Directus✓ Verified★ 28K

Instant REST & GraphQL API for any SQL database. Beautiful no-code data studio.

CMS & WebsitesBSL-1.1Self-Hosted

Alt: Contentful, StrapiTypeScript

Why switch from Contentful / Sanity?

Switching to an open source alternative to Contentful / Sanity gives you full control over your data, eliminates vendor lock-in, and often reduces costs. These projects are maintained by active communities and can be self-hosted on your own infrastructure for maximum privacy and customization.